Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 134
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15th.
Divisions, Prayer'. s Clean Ship after Coaling. Leave from 1.30 PM until 7.30 AM for Red watch. Waiting Orders. The boys are not so cheerful owing to not being payed. No prize money payed yet (is there any joy of getting it). H.M.S. Newcastle (Four men were tried for Murder but were aquitted and then tried for theft and sentenced to 90 days, and 1 to 28 days for breaking Leave.)
16th.
Divisions, Prayers. 6 AM an excort of 8 men and 1 P.O. Landed to excort the men to Military Prison on shore. Prepare Ship for Sea. Onboard the H.M.S. Newcastle there is another charge of broching Run. (Light up at 12 PM. six boilers.) She seems to be a very cheerful ship I don't think.
17th.
Division, Prayers. Got under weigh at 7.30 AM, to excort the Seaplane, Ship S.S. "Raven". 21st Day in Tropic. We took on board 15 Leedy Boys who have just Paid of the H.M.S. Venus. Passed the S.S. Kaiser i Hind who is bound from Australia to England.
18th.
General Quarters, Fire Quarters, Hand Steering Stations. Distance Run 240, to go --, Average Speed 10. 22nd Day in Tropics.
19th.
Saturday's Routine. Passed a Japanness Ship, all Correct. Average Speed about 10 Knots. 23rd Day in Tropic.